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Nigerians in History: Melford Obiene Okilo
April 19, 2022
Background and Early career Okilo was born on 30 November 1933 at Emakalakala, Ogbia, Bayelsa State, and was of Ijaw origin. He qualified as a lawyer but entered politics at the age of 23. Okilo was a member of Parliament between 1956 and 1959. Read more about Nigerians In History In December 1959, he … Continue reading Nigerians in History: Melford Obiene Okilo
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